Harold Solomon def. Vitas Gerulaitis
7-6 6-3
Harold Solomon defeated Vitas Gerulaitis 7-6 6-3 in the 1977 US Open round of 16 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
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Player Comparison
| Field | Harold Solomon | Vitas Gerulaitis |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 17, 1952 | Jul 26, 1954 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Height | 168 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,001 | 2,179 |
| Current career W-L | 566–328 | 528–234 |
| Current career earnings | $1,802,769 | $2,778,748 |
Path
Harold Solomon's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Fagel | 2-6 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1977 | R32 |
| Paul Gerken | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1977 | R64 |
| Bernie Mitton | 3-6 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1977 | R128 |
Harold Solomon's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Stockton | 6-4 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 11, 1977 | QF |
Vitas Gerulaitis's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Yuill | 7-5 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 1977 | R32 |
| Tomas Smid | 6-2 7-6 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 4, 1977 | R64 |
| Patrice Dominguez | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 1977 | R128 |